The savvy eater knows that what's good for the belly is also good for the planet, so he or she gobbles what's local and what's in season whenever possible. Jessica Allen gives a brief guide about what to eat---and when---around the world. Read more

Suzanne Geudeke lived in Ghana for ten months, experiencing its culture from up close. The article describes a curious encounter she had one night, when a Ghanaian bar owner invited her to go to "Greece" - A run down house in a dark street where he served her a local drink called akpeteshie. Read more

In a remote seaside village in Ghana, John M. Edwards battles golf-ball-sized bugs and meets gung-ho gonzo travelers seasoned in bad trips through Africa. No one said travel in nowhere was easy. Read more